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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
11
A columnist argues that tax increases and special levies amount to confiscation when rates far exceed what people can pay. Individuals and industry face barriers to growth as taxes rise, urging efficiency and limited operations to avoid debt-ridden European examples.
Introducing Clarence Birdseye's frost method, foods including meat seafood poultry vegetables and fruits are frozen at ultra-low temperatures to preserve fresh flavor and appearance for months. The approach aims to curb annual perishables losses estimated at 500 million dollars and could spur quick freezing plants nationwide to stabilize markets and reduce waste.
The article reviews George Washington as a boy and young man, detailing his financially modest beginnings, his mother's influence, and early schooling. It notes his early work on the family farm, his half brothers, and formative years at Wakefield and Fredericksburg, emphasizing surveying and mathematics as key foundations for his future career.
The article recalls the origins of the One Hundred Rules of Civility once attributed to George Washington and traces their likely borrowed or copied nature. It notes Washington’s youthful ambition contrasted with his mother’s urging, his departure from a privileged life to earn money as a surveyor, and his half brother Lawrence offering support during this formative period.
Radio service advertises neutralizing and balancing of radio calibers with new analyzing tubes and testers. If your radio is weak, call for restoration results that may surprise. Tubes tested free. 0. F. WOLDEN Telephone 172.
The young George Washington, at sixteen, works for Lord Fairfax, becomes official surveyor of Culpeper County at seventeen, and earns from five to twenty dollars daily. His skill earns recognition from Dinwiddie, Virginia’s governor, launching him from surveying to military duties and a future renowned career.
Remembrance of the last Memorial Day highlights the era of unprecedented highway congestion. Cities from New York to San Francisco faced severe traffic jams, narrow detours and costly accidents. The piece argues for broader, better roads and the value of secondary routes to divert travelers from main arteries and offer new vistas.
Nomination papers show Casper Nelson entering the race for the office of treasurer of Palo Alto County with Republican primaries set for June 6. The filing also notes Ellen Brereton, Mrs Loring Brereton, seeking nomination for county recorder subject to Republican nominating votes in June.
The text describes constructing road surfaces using locally available materials and asphalt binders to match traffic needs and the required thickness, noting cost considerations tied to major highways.
The railroads of the United States confront intense competition and must coordinate with other transport modes. They claim unique capacity for long distance traffic, essential to industry, with over 25 billion dollars invested and more than two million investors. The industry supports many jobs and suppliers, touching countless American households.
Notice records the appointment of Mary A Conway as Executrix of the estate of J P Conway deceased in Palo Alto County Iowa. Creditors are asked to present claims to the District Court Clerk and debtors to pay the Executrix at once following law. Attorneys Kelly and Kelly sign the notice dated March 22 1932.
Sheriff sale notice lists Bankers Life Company as plaintiff and Roy J Claus et al as defendants. Real estate described as portions of Sections 33 and 34 in township 97 north range 32 west with sale set for April 20 1982 at Emmetsburg Court House between 9 am and 4 pm, auction begins 10:15 am, to satisfy $19,379.28 debt plus costs and interest. Dated March 21 1932.
An advertisement for A J Duhn proprietor outlines pool and billiard tables bowling alley and a beverage and confectionery shop offering soft drinks candies tobaccos and cigars with a promise of real enjoyment and prompt service.
P J McCarty Graettinger Iowa Justice of the Peace real estate insurance and collections farm land and town property for sale collections given prompt and careful attention property looked after for non residents City Barber Shop vice workmanship pad Ladies and children's work specialty Your patronage is appreciated Martin Mybre proprietor
Bartleman’s Barber Shop promotes modern equipment and experienced staff near the Drug Store. Graettinger Bakery offers fresh bread and pastries with Wednesday and Saturday hours. City Meat Market touts broad meat and grocery stock plus dairy. Live Stock Shipping Association invites farmers to join with regular meeting dates. Farmers Grain Co highlights grain, feed, and home-focused service with quality flour at low margins. Graettinger Co-Operative contact numbers included.
Quaker Oats Co thanks patrons and invites continued business. The ad touts fresh flour in two grades Quaker and Mothers plus a full line of seeds and salt. It lists coal brands Blue Diamond Curlew Orient Egg Hard coal at low prices and urges customers to check grain prices before selling. J H Swift manager, office phone 72, house phone 2 on 128.
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